Bangkok: Corruption cases in Singapore have decreased due to a culture of intolerance towards corruption and stricter laws. Singapore's Corruption Investigation Bureau (CPIB) revealed that the corruption situation in Singapore remains under control in 2025, with 160 corruption cases reported, a 10 percent decrease from 177 cases in 2024. The number of cases registered for investigation decreased to 68 from 75 in the previous year.

According to Thai News Agency, of the 68 cases in 2025, only one involved the public sector. The other 22 cases (about 32%) involved government officials refusing bribes from citizens. Throughout 2025, the courts prosecuted a total of 90 individuals for offenses under investigation by the Bureau, of which 84 (94%) were from the private sector and 6 (6%) were government officials.

Over the past decade, corruption cases involving private sector employees have tended to be concentrated in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and transportation and warehousing, which the agency has identified as being more vulnerable to corruption.

Meanwhile, public perception of corruption in 2025 remains positive, with 98 percent of respondents rating the situation regarding corruption in Singapore as good, very good, or excellent. Respondents attributed key factors contributing to Singapore's low corruption rate to strong political will, a culture of strict intolerance of corruption, and effective anti-corruption laws.

The agency stated that it will continue to effectively enforce the law against corrupt individuals and strengthen cooperation with stakeholders and the community to maintain a society free from corruption.